At the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, Norbert Richard, 83, of Haute-Aboujagane, passed away. He was the son of the late Aldéric "Déri" and Agnès (Cormier) Richard.
Before his retirement, Norbert worked as a paving roller operator for A. Leblanc Paving.
Norbert greatly enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He particularly enjoyed playing golf, watching sports on television, and relaxing on his swing. He also enjoyed going for drives around the village. He deeply cherished his family, especially the many trips they shared together. A man of great faith, Norbert found much comfort and strength in his spirituality and his faith in Jesus.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Florence of Haute-Aboujagane, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage; his daughter, Lise LeBlanc (Serge) of Cap-Pelé; his son, Samuel of Haute-Aboujagane; one sister, Florence LeBlanc (Valmond Boudreau) of Shediac; two grandchildren: Randy (Chelsey) and Corey; and two great-grandchildren: Maddie and Hunter.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one son Georges; his brothers and sisters: Lucie Boudreau, Adrice, Arthur, Yvon, Éric, Ulysse, Rose LeBlanc, Huberte Bouque, Yvonne Léger, Dorilla Dallaire, Émerise Porelle, Camille, Alyre, Dorice Richard and Marie Richard; as well as one sister (in infancy).
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac, on Tuesday, October 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Wednesday, October 7, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Frenette Funeral Centre. The funeral service will be streamed live; to view the funeral, go to Norbert Richard’s obituary on the Frenette Website. Interment will take place at Sacré-Coeur Cemetery in Haute-Aboujagane.
In memory of Norbert, a donation of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (506-532-3297).
Words of condolence and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com